Rumours Thread.

Shed on tour · Post by **Shed on tour** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:05 am

Strong rumours about that we are getting Jonny Williams back on loan.
Never doubted his ability but a huge risk imo with his injury record. At least it might give Didsy some competition on the treatment table if true.

shabba · Post by **shabba** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:13 am

Nugent can't be due to start many games for Boro.................if we could get him with his record at Portman Road he would be guaranteed at least 20+ goals, min 1 per home game.......

There must be a 'forgotten man' at a Prem club who has fallen down the pecking order what with all the money spent this summer by those clubs.

herforder · Post by **herforder** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:17 am

Shed on tour wrote:Strong rumours about that we are getting Jonny Williams back on loan.
Never doubted his ability but a huge risk imo with his injury record. At least it might give Didsy some competition on the treatment table if true.

'He suffered a pre-season ankle injury, meaning he wouldn't be fit/available for a few weeks......'

Sort of says it all; but were he to arrive and stay fit, then no doubt the type of quality m/f player we desperately need.

K L Blue · Post by **K L Blue** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:20 am

lucy wrote:We've had a 1m offer turned down by Barnsley for a guy called Marley Watkins. Never heard of him.

I found this confusing.
Its came up on SSN in the Championship news bar, when it came back it had been removed.

Not sure why, could have been a load of bollocks, and the club corrected them, or perhaps they were told a better deal had been put in and was under discussion.

K L Blue · Post by **K L Blue** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:22 am

Loads of reports that Jonny Williams is coming back for a season long loan!

Shed on tour · Post by **Shed on tour** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:37 am

herforder wrote:
Shed on tour wrote:Strong rumours about that we are getting Jonny Williams back on loan.
Never doubted his ability but a huge risk imo with his injury record. At least it might give Didsy some competition on the treatment table if true.
'He suffered a pre-season ankle injury, meaning he wouldn't be fit/available for a few weeks......'

Sort of says it all; but were he to arrive and stay fit, then no doubt the type of quality m/f player we desperately need.

Seen various reports saying he will be out for anything between another 2 to 8 weeks.
For me we need players who are going to come in and make a difference now. Even on loan I just feel that JW is a risk we shouldn't be taking in our position.

hallamblue · Post by **hallamblue** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:42 am

This would be just plain bloody stupid to bring in a player currently out with a chronic ankle injury ....where's the sense in this ???

Shed on tour · Post by **Shed on tour** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:59 am

hallamblue wrote:This would be just plain bloody stupid to bring in a player currently out with a chronic ankle injury ....where's the sense in this ???

hallam
No worries I've heard that you are going to be offered a loan deal to treat him.

herforder · Post by **herforder** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:45 pm

hallamblue wrote:This would be just plain bloody stupid to bring in a player currently out with a chronic ankle injury ....where's the sense in this ???

What's sense got to do with it?

If his injury was seriously serious then don't believe MM would take the risk. But given his undoubted talent, and because he's a known and liked quantity, who would probably jump at the chance of coming back here and getting regular football, then the risk is one MM might be happy to take. But, again, it remains in the 'hot rumour' basket!

number 9 · Post by **number 9** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:52 pm

I've never been a fan of returning loan-players. And, JW is probably a sick note away from a long term injury. It sounds like a ploy to increase attendance.

On this Lawrence kid...does anyone think he'll get a start? Further, is Leon Best the answer to Murphy?

COYB!

lucy · Post by **lucy** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:21 pm

http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news ... ot-be-dead

Sounds like the deal could be back on.

shabba · Post by **shabba** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:14 pm

J Williams has signed on a year long loan, jsut confirmed.

Post by **Bluemike** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 5:44 pm

Not sure where I stand on Jonny Williams returning, I was always against it happening after the second and third stints ended in disappointment, however having seen him play in the Euros and lead some top players a merry dance I think a fit Williams would be a real asset, I cannot for the life of me accept MM would bring him here if the injury was too serious, he quotes being fit for october so that will do for me.

It seems some have already got a downer on Tom lawrence despite admitting they know feck all about him so lets give the guy a chance hey ? There were plenty of clubs out there keen on him, had it been one of the other teams who had signed him loads of Town fans would have been bemoaning how other clubs are strengthening LOL.

The only thing that is worrying me is that we have not, as yet, strengthened the striker positions with a Murphy type player, we just have to do that, Leon Best may or not do the business but I am dubious that he alone is anywhere near good enough. Still talk of Kightly coming in but christ we have a plethora of Midfielders now, but at least they should ensure Bru doesn't get a start.

Post by **Bluemike** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:00 pm

Kaikai has gone to Brentford on a season long loan.

Shed on tour · Post by **Shed on tour** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:02 pm

bluemike wrote:Not sure where I stand on Jonny Williams returning, I was always against it happening after the second and third stints ended in disappointment, however having seen him play in the Euros and lead some top players a merry dance I think a fit Milliams would be a real asset, I cannot for the life of me accept MM would bring him here if the injury was too serious, he quotes being fit for october so that will do for me.

It seems some have already got a downder on Tom lawrence despite admitting they know feck all about him so lets give the guy a chance hey ? There were plenty of clubs out there keen on him, had it been one of the other teams who had signed him loads of Town fans would have been bemoaning how other clubs are strengthening LOL.

The onlt thing that is worrying me is that we have not, as yet, strengthened the striker positions with a Murphy type player, we just have to do that, Leon Best may or not do the business but I am dubious that he alone is anywhere near good enough. Still talk of Kightly coming in but christ we have a plethora of Midfielders now, but at least they should ensure Bru doesn't get a start.

Hope I'm wrong but have a feeling we won't be getting another striker.
If reports are true then clubs have put their fees up knowing we have the Murphy money.

Post by **Bluemike** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:07 pm

That being the case Shed I believe we will struggle, UNLESS we change our style of play big time and resort to a total passing game with the use of wingers but with good delivery from these said wingers who the hell is getting on the end of it all the time ? Pressure on Leon Best for sure, Pitman will win headers but he is not the answer as a big target man.

herforder · Post by **herforder** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:21 pm

Albeit the clock is ticking, but feel sure MM will still be after another striker, in the Murphy mood. Fairly obvious that he's aiming to give himself options regarding style of play. With the business done so far, I think the squad's quality and depth had been significantly improved.

herforder · Post by **herforder** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:09 pm

No more signings - potential striker became available (Bent?), but insufficient time remaining to complete the deal. Pity - reduces options, but perhaps forces a different style of play.

ashfordblue · Post by **ashfordblue** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:02 pm

This is bloody typical we always wait until the last knockings, and get nothing done about a decent striker to replace Murphy, it was expected as it has always happened in the past< but this time we could have shot ourselves in the foot, as there is no loan market when the window shuts, we have to make do with what we have, BUT if we get some bad injuries we will be f****d I'm pleased with Johnny Williams signing, but Best & Lawrence have to prove themselves, and we have more midfielders than you can poke a stick at, and I'll bet Mick will still line up with the old faithful, and what we signed will be on the bench or in the reserves,

bluepeter · Post by **bluepeter** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:16 pm

herforder wrote:No more signings - potential striker became available (Bent?), but insufficient time remaining to complete the deal. Pity - reduces options, but perhaps forces a different style of play.

I think Bent would be half the player that left us. Dodged a bullet there.
Remember back to the 70's 80's.We had strikers Mariner,Whymark,Gates,Brazil none of these scored 20+ but all weighed in.Midfield goals are what we have been missing but looks like MM has pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
We had to change unless 6th place is acceptable.

goldandblack · Post by **goldandblack** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:23 pm

bluemike wrote:That being the case Shed I believe we will struggle, UNLESS we change our style of play big time and resort to a total passing game with the use of wingers but with good delivery from these said wingers who the hell is getting on the end of it all the time ? Pressure on Leon Best for sure, Pitman will win headers but he is not the answer as a big target man.

well we both missed the big chance of signing Mario Balotelli .. sigh of relief...... he's gone to Nice for Free.... I wouldn't pay that much for him lol

arana peligrosa · Post by **arana peligrosa** » Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:59 pm

In the end a suitable replacement for Murphy wasn't forthcoming and while names such as Leon Best have been added in recent time, some won't be won over. Bent coming back had a degree of interest but the best times were ten years back and more. The player could never replicate his success from past seasons.

Furthermore perhaps Murphy was let go on the cheap. Taking into consideration that standout season for us and with it, that leading league scorer accolade, in the end all we received was some three and a half million, yet today Derby County sold one of their squad members for a sum not less than 10,000,000 and didn't even recognize the name. (Hendricks)

Realize today's activity will produce mixed reaction. A number on a rival page are frustrated that enough wasn't done in the time allocated but say again prepared to allow the new kids an opportunity to see what they can contribute. Yes there's a concern we could find goals an issue from this point onwards and remain hopeful McCarthy's viewpoint not to bring in suitable cover for Murphy while time still permitted, doesn't harm future progress to any substantial extent.

Post by **Charnwood** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:33 am

Despite our inability to find a replacement for Daryl Murphy there were a few decent striker transfers taking place today, Ricky Lambert to Cardiff City and Chris Martin to Fulham to mention two.

I wonder of either of these were on our radar, or maybe out of our league.

SJ, never heard of Jeff Hendrick who completed a record transfer deal for both clubs with his move from Derby to Burnley, I find that rather strange given his relatively high profile in the Championship over the past few seasons.

Post by **Bluemike** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 7:05 am

We have what we have, lets get behind the guys that have decided to join our club 100%.

One thing is for sure with the likes of Ward, Grant, Williams, Lawrences, Bishop, Pitman, Sears we just have to play a different way, to continue with shall we say the more direct approach is putting a hell of a lot of onus of poor old Leon Best and that ain't fair, some interesting times ahead.

Thank god we didn't get Darren Bent back !!! Spent force.

herforder · Post by **herforder** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:43 am

Agree that the Bent train has long left the station! There was a whisper late yesterday, however, that he was on the radar. Wouldn't rule it out resurfacing in Jan - hopefully not.

It's all about MM having decent options to move away from the one dimensional and predictable, and to be able to mix up play. Having a Murph like option helps achieve that; so to that extent it's disappointing that an affordable deal couldn't be done. But with potentially much improved midfield options, the lads we have up front - including Best who could prove an astute addition - will hopefully benefit. Also, a more effective and inventive midfield should help take some of the pressure off our defence - by keeping and using the ball better etc. Overall, we are in a better place and moving in a more positive direction. A bit more decent business in Jan will maintain that momentum.

Post by **Charnwood** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:41 am

I don't think we're a spent force by a long way, but by our actions it's very clear that our board have no real ambition and are quite content to stay as a fixture in this league for the forseeable future. Although this is disappointing I have no massive issue with it as I know our club is in safe hands and it's highly unlikely we'll go bust under our current ownership trying to buy our way out of this league and failing in the process.

The Championship is a decent league possibly the best second tier football in Europe and still quite exciting.

hallamblue · Post by **hallamblue** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:47 am

I think Town are being sensible in the current climate of gun ho spending , which WILL catch a lot of clubs out. We simply cant afford to get caught out a second time.

Overall I think our squad looks a lot better than last season now . Creativity / pace not an issue. OK we have no out and out target man , but that may be a blessing in disguise as Mike says we now have to play the ball on the deck . Which could catch a few out tbh .

If Mick is really that hell bent on having a target striker to lump the ball up to , then January will see us but one I suspect ( Club has already alluded t this last night anyway ).

Its going to be really interesting to see how he lines up vs Reading now : which is a complete sell out for Town fans btw .

Edit: I would add that it wasn't a case of Town... "didn't find a replacement " for Murphy , just that there wasn't enough time for the clubs to come to an agreement about fee, or the other clubs replacement . hence a return to the situation in Jan window .

I suspect we were after the Millwall striker Lee Gregory

shabba · Post by **shabba** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:57 am

Assume we can still sign free agents?

.......are there any good free agents knocking around?

K L Blue · Post by **K L Blue** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:22 am

The thing I wanna know is, who we decided to go for only to pull back because we didn't have the time to complete the deal?

hallamblue · Post by **hallamblue** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:35 pm

quote="K L Blue"]The thing I wanna know is, who we decided to go for only to pull back because we didn't have the time to complete the deal?[/quote]

http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news ... day-target

http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich_tow ... _1_4679912

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